Qigong Therapy – The amazing healing effects of sound

One of the most amazingly powerful treatments recently "discovered" by conventional medicine is sound therapy, and one of the oldest forms of sound therapy comes from the ancient practice of Qigong (pronounced chee gong or chee kung).

Qigong is a self-healing therapy that combines sound, vibration, movement, breathing and visualization to cure diseases and injuries by improving the flow of vital energy or life force called qi (pronounced chee).

The practices of the mind and body, such as Qigong therapy, improve the health of the immune system, the nervous system and internal organs. So important, or even more, is how Qigong eliminates stress, the root cause of the vast majority of all diseases.

The many forms of Qigong therapy (or external Qi healing, as is sometimes mentioned in the US), have been investigated extensively, especially in China, with increasing scientific attention in the West. Currently, Qigong therapy is even used as a treatment option for cancer in many integrating facilities, and has shown benefits for many other common and serious diseases.

The sounds of health and healing

Of the thousands of forms of Qigong exercises, the healing sounds the practice It is one of the best known. With the practice of healing sounds, specific sounds correspond to certain organs and energy channels in the body.

"We use this Qigong exercise therapy the practice to transform the emotional energy "stuck" in food ", explains Elizabeth Reninger, teacher of medicine and practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

In China, healing sounds are widely prescribed and have a stellar clinical history. However, as with many other facets of Chinese medicine, healing sounds are not intended to address specific diseases as they arise. In contrast, when practiced regularly (as they should be), sounds promote total health and well-being.

The 8 powerful healing sounds of Qigong therapy

Michelle Wood teaches Qigong meditation and therapy at the Choose to Be Well Center in Eugene, Oregon, and is the founder of Be good with Qigong Blog. She advises people interested in using the healing power of sound and vibration in their personal and holistic health systems that begin with 8 powerful healing sounds.

Here are the general effects of each of the 8 healing sounds practiced standing:

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Ah

It is a soft and constant sound that benefits the lungs and relieves respiratory diseases (asthma, bronchitis, colds, etc.).

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H.H

It is a silent sound, a silent exhalation, good for the heart and circulation, heart palpitations, discomfort in the chest, shortness of breath, heartburn and irritability.

• Heng is a rapid, high-pitched sound that lightens the kidneys, pain in the lower back, prostate diseases, some reproductive conditions and ringing in the ears.

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Hu

it is a deep sound, droning beneficial to the stomach, excessive or suppressed appetite, and abdominal gas.

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Mer

it is a low and prolonged sound (moo-r) that affects the spleen, which relieves digestive problems.

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Xu

It is a silent and prolonged sound (shh) that is excellent for the liver, lower back, some intestinal problems, erectile dysfunction and urinary difficulties.

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Yi

It is an extended sound (pronounced as the long e, as in easy) that controls the flow of qi in the human body. It can be especially useful for headaches and back pain.

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Hong

It is a sonorous and persistent sound that stimulates the lymphatic system and facilitates the elimination of waste from the body.

Each person will vocalize sounds in their own unique form, depending on factors such as:

Especially because individuals naturally vary the sounds to meet their own needs, the 8 sounds are 100% safe and effective for everyone. "Even when he vocalizes the same syllable," Wood writes, "Ah for example, my Ah it's going to be different from your Ah. "

The important thing to remember is that any sound you vocalize is right for you at that time, as long as you practice proper breathing techniques and intentionality (see more about breathing and intention down).

"Trust that your body will automatically do what is beneficial to your health," advises Wood. The sounds can be practiced standing, standing … walking … sitting … and lying down. The benefits vary slightly between positions.

How to practice the 8 sounds

Experts say it is better to start practicing the 8 sounds while sitting. "Put yourself in a comfortable position and let your mind calm down," Wood recommends. Start by concentrating on your breathing and then, "for each of the sounds, breathe in your belly [and] when you exhale, make the sound ".

If you practice the sounds correctly, you should be able to feel how the sound vibrates throughout your body.

In making the sound, says Wood, "visualize the area of ​​the organ or body that you want to improve as completely healthy and functional." This is the intention behind the practice. Without the proper intention, the sound has no meaning.

The ideal is to repeat each sound several times so that the entire practice takes between 15 and 20 minutes. Wood recommends doing 12, 16 or even 24 repetitions of each of the sounds. "The more you do," says Wood, "the more you'll get 50 repetitions of each sound, the more you'll benefit!"